Entry Level Manager Trainee

TieTalent; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an enthusiastic Entry Level Manager Trainee to build a rewarding career. This full-time position offers hands-on training across store operations, leading to management roles with potential salary increases. With a strong training plan, new hires can expect to gain essential skills in sales, customer service, and inventory management while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Monthly performance incentives

Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care

Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match

Discounts on building materials

Qualifications

• No experience is required; just a willingness to learn.
• Availability for a full-time schedule (48+ hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment.
• Oversee material/supply chain flow, stock, and merchandising.
• Create material estimates for building projects.

Skills

Inventory Management

Sales

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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About

Overview:

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000

Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible”. 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you!

WHO IS 84?

84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!

At 84 Lumber, we promote nearly 100% from within, creating a unique environment where you can build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

Monthly performance incentives (both store and personal-level bonus potential)

Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Holiday pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care

Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)

Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships

RECOGNITION & Awards

In 2024, 84 Lumber was proudly recognized as one of:

America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek

Top Retailers by USA Today

Largest Private Companies by Forbes

Fastest-Growing Companies by 5000.

What You Will Do

The Manager Trainee is a full-time, entry-level position designed to prepare you for a leadership role within 84 Lumber. This role offers hands-on training across all aspects of store operations with the goal of promotion to a management position. Within the first 6-12 months, you can be promoted (based on performance and position availability), which can lead to up to a 40% increase in annual pay. Many Manager Trainees progress to General Manager roles within 3-4 years. Manager Trainees must complete the learning plan and course of study as outlined within the assigned time frame and must be willing to relocate for a management position.

No experience is required to begin your career at 84 Lumber. Just bring your dedication and willingness to learn and we will help you with the rest!

Through a structured training plan including classroom, online, and hands-on learning across various areas, you will learn:

Sales and Customer Service: Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment.

Store Operations and Inventory Management: Oversee material/supply chain flow, stock, and merchandising.

Blueprint Reading and Estimation: Create material estimates for building projects.

Forklift Operation and Certification: Safe handling of materials and equipment.

Business Management: Payroll, invoicing, inventory, and financial analysis.

Microsoft Office Suite: While previous experience is preferred, you will enhance and refine your skills through a comprehensive training program.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

You’ll work in both indoor and outdoor settings, assisting customers in all weather conditions ( wet, humid, hot, or cold). This role requires frequent standing, walking, and lifting (up to 80 pounds), and other physical activities. You may also work around machinery and airborne particles.

Responsibilities

Payroll, Invoicing, Inventory and POS Systems

Microsoft Office Suite (previous Experience Preferred)

Interpreting and analyzing common financial reports

Reading blueprints and creating material lists

Responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent Availability: Full-time schedule (48+ hours/week, overtime included)

Are you ready to lead, learn, and grow with 84 Lumber? Apply today to begin your career journey!

84 Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Nice-to-have skills

• Inventory Management
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Geneva, Illinois
  
  

Work experience

• General Project Management
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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